Greg Oden was the primary total decide within the 2007 NBA draft out of Ohio State by the Portland Path Blazers.

When Oden was on the pitch, he was a participant who confirmed a whole lot of potential.

Nevertheless, accidents derailed his profession.

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December 16, 2011; Portland, Oregon, United States; Portland Trailblazers heart Greg Oden (52) poses for a photograph throughout media day on the Rose Backyard. Obligatory Credit score: Craig Mitchelldyer-Imagn Photographs / Craig Mitchelldyer-Imagn Photographs

On Thursday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported an intriguing replace on the previous Path Blazers heart.

Through Haynes: “Sources: Former No. 1 total decide Greg Oden will go to Portland for the primary time in over a decade on Dec. 27 and can sit on the court docket along with his household on Dec. 28 when the Path Blazers host the Dallas Mavericks. He ought to share his story with gamers and workers members about how he overcame some tough obstacles.

Many followers reacted to the report.

@ryanpropz: “All the time felt so dangerous for him. Such a clear conventional put up match and limitless potential. Glad he is doing nicely”

@_Ali__B: “It was NOT a bust. When he performed, he was spectacular. Top-of-the-line faculty gamers of all time. There is a cause individuals have been debating KD or Oden”

@dylon_swartwood: “I like that it is come full circle. I by no means deserved the bust label. I by no means deserved the accidents. And I actually by no means deserved to really feel the best way he felt by the media.”

@train_abc: “One of many biggest faculty gamers of all time”

@amargreenberg: “HE WAS THE RIGHT CHOICE AT THE TIME”

Oden performed three seasons for the Path Blazers (and Miami Warmth).

His profession averages have been 8.0 factors, 6.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per recreation whereas taking pictures 57.4% from the sector in 105 video games.

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